Matt Rantanen (Cree, Sami) describing the outcomes of the #tribalbroadbandbootcamp series. Despite all of the technical solutions, when it comes to internet for tribes, "a human network is the most valuable tool." Sharing knowledge, build in friendship.

ASU 2023 Smart Region Summit, Phoenix AZ

#digitaldivide #nativesinstem #nativesintech #IndigenousMastadon

Just an afternoon going thru fiber (hair-sized glass) splicing, OTDR (checking fiber for faults), fiber truck, routers and ONT stations. And learning the diff between PON, GPON and XGSPON

#TribalBroadbandBootcamp Day 2
#fiber #Internet #broadband #nativemastodon #digitalsovereignty

With a crimp set at each table, #TribalBroadbandBootcamp attendees start off learning how to crimp and build an Ethernet cable.

It’s a great way get folks interacting and get a feel for the idea that you don’t have to be a PhD to learn how to use Internet technology

Who said crimping ain’t easy?

#Indigenous #connectivity
#nativemastodon
#Internet #broadband #digitalsovereignty